Chicken and Black Bean Chili Crock Pot

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Chicken and Black Bean Chili Crock Pot recipe—a slow-cooked meal that’s as convenient as it is delicious! Packed with tender, shredded chicken, protein-rich black beans, sweet bursts of corn, and the zesty warmth of chili powder and cumin, this set-it-and-forget-it dish is the ultimate one-pot comfort food. Finished with a splash of lime juice for a refreshing kick, this chili is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it topped with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or melted cheddar cheese, and don’t forget a side of crispy tortilla chips for dipping. With just 15 minutes of prep time and your crock pot doing the rest, this easy, gluten-free recipe will become your new go-to for cozy evenings or game-day gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 oz Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional for garnish)
• 1 bag Tortilla chips (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, frozen corn, diced onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot.

Step 3

Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients in the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir gently to combine, ensuring the chicken remains at the bottom.

Step 5

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 6

Once cooking time is up, remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken back to the crock pot and stir to combine with the chili.

Step 8

Add the lime juice, stirring it in for a fresh citrusy kick.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, topped with optional garnishes like freshly chopped cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheddar cheese. Pair with tortilla chips for dipping if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2570.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3019.0

Total Fat 119.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 424.3mg	0%
Sodium 5813.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 306.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 188.6g	0%

Vitamin D 15.5IU	0%
Calcium 1201.9mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 4730.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 40.1%